Event Production Crew, Laborer-Tent Installer

House of Rental is a full service Party, Event, Tool & Equipment Rental company in Skokie. We were established in 1969 serving Chicago and the northern suburbs.

We are currently seeking a Laborer/ Tent Installer to join our tents & events team. If you enjoy hands-on work, being active throughout the day, and working as part of a team, this may be the right fit for you.

Delivery areas include: Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Evanston, Morton Grove, Glenview, Northbrook, Chicago, Highland Park, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Park Ridge, and surrounding suburban areas.

Benefits

• Paid Training

• Full-time

• Pay Frequency: Every other week

• Starting hourly pay: $18 Experienced: $20-$24 Advanced: $24-$28

• BCBS Health Insurance

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Overtime Opportunity

• Matching 401K

Key Responsibilities

• Installer/ Laborer pulls and loads tents, tables and chairs and equipment into company box trucks.

• You and your crew are responsible for the construction (assembling and disassembling) of tents, delivery and installation of other rental equipment.

• The work is physically demanding, but rewarding. Must be able to move/lift/carry 50 to 70 lbs.

• Wear steel toed boots and company uniform shirt.

• Work in crews of 3-9 people depending on the job size. When not out in the field, you will also assist with organizing equipment and other warehouse duties.

• Clean and sanitize all rental equipment using ready-to-rent quality standards.

• Load, unload and organize rental equipment in the warehouse.

Competencies/Characteristics

• Knowledge of Party, Tent & Rental Equipment is a plus.

• Takes pride in a job well done.

• Has strong independent and teamwork skills.

• Must be able to work some Saturdays and Sundays.

• Early mornings and late nights during busy season May through October

• We are willing to train the right candidate if you are willing to learn.

All applicants must:

• Present valid identification, employment eligibility, and resume of work history
• Subject to possible background check and drug testing
• Required education: High school or equivalent
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish preferred